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  1. Hello! Thought I’d put a post up for anyone interested. Probably many CC 01’s been built on here, but not seen many Defenders so far? Just as background, this is my first build for almost 30 years!, and first time building a Tamiya RC. I’d build up a few Kyosho RC cars as a kid, including a Raider. I’d also had a Tomy Intruder, which was a really nice RC car and look like they command a fair bit of money nowadays and so wish I’d kept it. As with many people I expect, I fancied something to do during lockdown. I think I’d spotted the Defender kit in a magazine and so fancied something to build and that I could drive pretty much anywhere, as there’s not anywhere near with a large area of tarmac for road based kits. So after a short wait the kit arrived. After unboxing everything, was impressed by the detailed build instructions and the way everything is In labelled bags so you know where to find all the parts. Unfortunately I was to enthusiastic to get on with the build to take too many pictures! The kit was kept standard as I was impressed that you get a set of Oil shocks etc included. Only non standard item was to order a set of ball bearings half way through the build which meant I had to disassemble parts half way through to fit those. finished chassis which when I gave a first test drive was a little puzzled about why reverse didn’t work properly, but then realising that’s how the Tamiya esc is meant to work! First fitting of body shell. The only non standard thing I wanted to do was with the colour. I’d seen a defender online, picture below, and really loved the colour. Apparently it is called ‘Keswick Green’, and as I couldn’t find a close match with polycarbonate paints, I tried to find a match with the Vallejo range of paints which I’d previously used for a model plane I’d built. This meant I’d have to airbrush the paint, and I was also a little concerned that the paint wouldn’t adhere to the shell as it’s water based. After giving the inside of the shell a rub with a very fine paint prep pad and then a wash with detergent and fitting window masks (new to me!), I gave the inside a dusting of paint from my airbrush. After several coats of green, and a finishing coat of grey Vallejo primer, the shell was finished. Not an exact match to the Keswick green, but happy enough with the colour. The paint also hardened off nicely and seems pretty abrasion resistant. And finished (nearly), after nearly a whole day fitting stickers (love the detail and quality of the Tamiya stickers) which luckily I enjoy fitting! Did spend a while making up extra LEDs from eBay to fit, but ultimately I think I’d just have stuck to the ones that come with the kit now. Also decided to add an eBay special lightbar. Wasn’t expecting it to be that bright but was surprised how effective it is! Had also ordered a RC controlled switch harness, but unfortunately the output is lower than from the Receiver and so dulls the light output. Close up of custom Ali brackets to fit the bar as the originals were a bit large. It’s been great fun to drive so far. Surprising how well it handles most stuff, and is actually pretty quick! Perhaps a bit hard to control at low speeds and so hard to control over rough terrain. Think I will keep standard for now. Had thought of converting to Lipo, but the run time of the Nimh packs seems a lot better nowadays? Perhaps a brushless motor for the future? Now have a taste for RC Cars again, so new project soon..
  2. I am thinking of re bodying my CC01 Defender and fancy chopping the roof of a Wrangler. Question is are they the same wheelbase or will I need to alter the rear end?
  3. Fancy taking the top off my defender to produce something like this. Roll cage should be ok out of plastic rod and as cab roof is retained but any ideas how to brace the rear body without a roof? And fix rear end to chassis?. https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2018-07-07/cars/ref-122-1991-land-rover-defender-90-the-man-from-uncle/
  4. Found this on Ebay a few days ago. I know it's not Tamiya or hobby grade, but it's a Huge amount of fun and I wanted to share it with you : ))
  5. I've got some stuff to sell, thats been kicking around for a while. Some extras from my Defender. These are from the Hong Kong Defender. I have the sunroof window, the rear panel windows, door handles, amber lights, fuel filler cap, front headlight cover things (The prongs on the back are cut off), rear seats and rock sliders. THE SPARE WHEEL IS NOT INCLUDED. All new. £15 posted to the UK. Finally, some old RC10 front shocks. Hard to get now. Good condition, but need a clean. Now on eBay. Thanks, Will
  6. Hello everyone, My new project is an British Army Land Rover Defender 90, more specifically a 244 Signals Squadron Landy. I found a load of my dads old pictures and decided I'd base it on one of the Landys he used to drive. The chassis I brought earlier in the year and the body I got for Christmas. I need to box in the rear windows and roof, modify the front end and modify the interior. Here is my inspiration- The Body- The Chassis- Many Thanks, Will
  7. Hi After a couple of years of the kit sitting on the shelf and no progress it's time to sell everything RC. None of this kit has seen use outside and hasn't travelled further than from the build desk to the shelf! As priced below or the lot for £185 inc. P&P. For sale: CC-01 Touareg £125: RC Channel metal rear axle RC Channel metal front suspension RC4WD shocks RC4WD Prowler 1.9 tyres HPI Vintage wheels Mtroniks viper rv11 speed controller Spektrum receiver Integy 55T motor Painted, cut and drilled Touareg poly body All sealed bearings Build thread for it here http://www.scale4x4r...ead.php?t=23295 This has never been run!! Absolutely unused bar testing on the build bench. Land Rover hard body £20: Rear windows missing but otherwise complete. Didn't concern me as I was intending to cut off rear and only keep the cab. Also perfect for filling for windowless hard top. Proline Toyota FJ40 poly body £10: Painted grey metallic silver with black roof. No mounting holes made - clean! Rare Frewer classic Range Rover poly body £20: Unpainted, uncut and can look like this Spektrum DC2.0 controller £20 Used less than 10 times with a since sold Stadium Thunder Bantum BC 6 Dual Power charger/discharger £40 (Microprocessor controlled high-performance rapid charger/discharger for NiCd/NiMH/Lithium/Pb batteries with an integrated cell voltage balancer) http://www.modelspor...roduct_id=28771
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